{"id":35551,"date":"2024-04-15T09:48:28","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T09:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=35551"},"modified":"2024-04-15T09:48:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T09:48:28","slug":"the-rating-of-an-employee-high-or-low-on-the-basis-of-general-impression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-rating-of-an-employee-high-or-low-on-the-basis-of-general-impression\/","title":{"rendered":"The rating of an employee high or low on the basis of general impression:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9d3f399352b\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Personal bias                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    In consistent rating                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Average rating                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Halo effect                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>D. Halo effect<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The halo effect is a cognitive bias in which an observer&#8217;s overall impression of a person, company, brand, or product influences the observer&#8217;s feelings and thoughts about that entity&#8217;s character or properties. It was first named by psychologist Edward Thorndike in reference to a person being perceived as having a halo.<\/p>\n<p>In the context of employee performance reviews, the halo effect can lead to employees being rated higher or lower than they deserve based on the rater&#8217;s overall impression of the employee, rather than on the employee&#8217;s actual performance. For example, a rater who has a positive impression of an employee may be more likely to give that employee a high rating, even if the employee&#8217;s performance has been average. Conversely, a rater who has a negative impression of an employee may be more likely to give that employee a low rating, even if the employee&#8217;s performance has been above average.<\/p>\n<p>The halo effect can be a significant problem in employee performance reviews, as it can lead to inaccurate ratings and unfair treatment of employees. To reduce the impact of the halo effect, it is important for raters to be aware of the bias and to take steps to mitigate it. For example, raters should be trained on how to avoid making snap judgments about employees and should be encouraged to base their ratings on objective evidence of performance.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some additional information about the other options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Personal bias<\/strong> is a tendency to favor one person or group over another, often based on prejudice or stereotypes. 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